By NEWS WIRES Sweden stunned the United States 5-4 in a sudden-death penalty shootout Sunday to surge into a Women’s World Cup quarter-final against Japan and consign the defending champions to their earliest-ever exit. Source: US knocked out of Women’s World Cup in penalty shootout against Sweden Category: Sport
Although a blow to Italy’s confidence, the team can still advance to the last 16 by beating South Africa. Source: Sweden dominates Italy 5-0, secures World Cup knockout spot Category: Sports
By Simon Johnson Sweden’s bid to join NATO after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put it in the international spotlight in the past year. Source: Sweden says it’s target of ‘damaging’ Russia-backed info campaign over Koran burnings Category: World / Europe